You don't have to sync to iTunes to get documents from your iPad to your computer!

Spotlight searches can be easily restricted on an iPad. Start by swiping left to bring up Spotlight. This search is set up by default to look at everything, which also includes events, apps, podcasts, and songs on your iPod. It can be restricted to not include these categories by going to Settings, General, and Spotlight Search.

Find out about other Apple products. You may be able to use your iPad in tandem with other devices in the Apple family, making your use of all of them much easier. You can look at the Apple site, or you can just search on the internet for ways that you may be able to use other Apple devices.

You don't have to sync to iTunes to get documents from your iPad to your computer! Just use Share to email the documents from the tablet to your email account anywhere, be it on your computer at home, work or school. You can email it in PDF or Word document format.

Did you know that you can print from your iPad? AirPrint lets you do just that! Your printer must be AirPrint-compatible, though, but if it is, you can print from anywhere near the printer. The Share menu in any app will let you print once you have AirPrint set up.

Your iPad's space bar can be used to type a period. When you reach the end of a sentence and want a period, just tap the space bar twice. Your period will be followed by a space. This can be a big time saving tip, especially if you are typing a large document.

Want to use an actual keyboard with your iPad? Thankfully, you can utilize any Apple Wireless Keyboard with it. If you only have a Bluetooth keyboard, then that will work as well. In addition, certain iPad cases even have a built-in keyboard with them, which can be very useful if you need a keyboard.

Your iPad keyboard includes a .com button that helps you save time when typing the URL of a site you want to visit. Did you know you could use this button for other extensions as well? Tap and hold the .com button and a list of common extensions will appear.

You can stop annoying Wi-Fi joining messages on your iPad. If you're tired of getting asked to join various Wi-Fi networks constantly, this can be taken care of under Settings and Wi-Fi. Switch off Ask to Join Networks. You may still join any network that you've already got from this screen, you just will not be harassed constantly.

The advice in this article is a real boon to any style of iPad user, from the most basic to the most advanced. There is always something more to learn about using an iPad. For this reason be sure to reread the article from time to time and refresh your information.

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